British American Tobacco PLC vs VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals — how do they compare? British American Tobacco PLC trades at $58.18 (market cap $124.85B), while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals trades at $79. The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC pays a 5.66% dividend while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BTI | REMX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.85B | — |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $66.70 | $109.53 |
52-Week Low | $50.39 | $47.36 |
Enterprise Value | $166.07B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.66% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
Read more on BTI →REMX invests in global companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling rare earth and strategic metals. It provides targeted exposure to critical minerals used in high-tech and green energy, with top holdings like Albemarle and Pilbara Minerals.
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